Does An Nr Emt-intermediate Have A Higher Level Of Training Than An Lpn?


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I know that by law in Georgia an EMT-I cannot sign over a patient to an LPN. The EMT-I must transfer his patient to an RN or Doctor. Most LPN programs seem to be longer & contain more credit hours than EMT-Intermediate programs but both are certificate programs.
EMT-I in Georgia = about 9 months.
LPN in Georgia about = 12-13 months.

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  1. Paul S on December 19, 2009 9:36 pm

    To answer your question yes and no. In some areas the
    EMT-I has higher training. In most areas the LPN has a higher level of training particularily in pharmacology. I am an EMt and my mother is an LPN. In emergency procedures I can run circles around her, but in patient care she out does me with ease.